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STATEHOUSE (Dec. 7, 2018) – State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) was recently selected to serve as vice chair of the House Government and Regulatory Reform Committee.
Pressel was also reappointed to the House Elections and Apportionment Committee, and newly appointed to the House Roads and Transportation Committee and the House Utilities,

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 7, 2018) – State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) recently received key committee assignments.
Soliday was recently appointed as chair of the House Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications Committee. This week, Soliday was named to the House Roads and Transportation Committee and the House Elections and Apportionment Committee. He was

With the start of the 2019 legislative session just around the corner, I am grateful for another opportunity to serve our community. This session, legislators will work to address many topics. Personally, I am excited to start working on workforce development opportunities for public safety officers, safety protocol improvements for local schools and our

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 6, 2018) – “I look forward to working with Governor Holcomb on our shared priorities ranging from strengthening our state’s workforce and booming economy to improving teacher pay and school safety policies. We appreciate the governor’s leadership and vision for 2019, and look forward to working with him and our Senate colleagues next session to meet the state’s needs and build on Indiana’s success story.”

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 6, 2018) – State Rep. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) was recently selected to serve as vice chair of the House Environmental Affairs Committee.
Aylesworth was also reappointed to the House Local Government Committee and the House Natural Resources Committee.
“Committees play a vital role in the legislative process,”

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 6, 2018) – Governing Magazine recently named State Rep. Karen Engleman (R-Georgetown) one of their Public Officials of the Year for her legislative efforts on sexual harassment prevention.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 6, 2018) — State Rep. Mike Karickhoff was appointed to serve as Speaker Pro Tempore, a leadership position in which he presides over official House proceedings when the Speaker of the House is temporarily unavailable.

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 6, 2018) — In addition to serving as chair of the House Employment, Labor and Pensions Committee, State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) was also named to serve on the House Environmental Affairs Committee and House Financial Institutions Committee.

“House lawmakers are ready for the upcoming session as we focus on the state’s priorities and passing another honestly balanced state budget,” Bosma said. “Our committees do much of the heavy lifting during session as they review and evaluate legislative proposals. We are fortunate to have so many talented members with diverse backgrounds and professional experiences working to keep Indiana moving forward.”

The Indiana General Assembly recently met at the Statehouse for Organization Day to ceremonially kick-off the 2019 legislative session. While session doesn’t officially begin until January, I am excited to get back to work on many of the issues that will be considered in the coming months. The state has many priorities this session, but the biggest is

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 29, 2018) – “I appreciate the hard work that went into this strategic plan and support the governor’s assessment that additional tolling is not necessary in the foreseeable future. Last year, we passed a comprehensive and data-driven road funding plan, which significantly addresses state and local infrastructure needs. Our conservative approach is a model for other states, and positions Indiana to responsibly maintain and improve its infrastructure. While we have taken tremendous steps forward, we will continue to monitor future revenue projections and consider all options as our state’s needs change.”

“House Republicans have an outstanding team of leaders who are ready to roll up their sleeves and hit the ground running this legislative session,” Bosma said. “The work of our committees is often understated, but their roles are critical to the process as they carefully vet bills and dig in on the issues.”

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 29, 2018) – State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) was recently appointed as chair of the House Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications Committee.
“There are many challenges that result from the rapidly changing world of energy and telecommunications,” Soliday said. “I believe my experience on the Water

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 29, 2018) – “When passing Indiana’s largest infrastructure investment in state history in 2017, we focused on implementing a comprehensive plan backed by significant data. I appreciate the governor’s announcement to not toll at this time, and am committed to working with Governor Holcomb’s administration and my colleagues in the House and Senate. In the future, it is important to keep our options open, remain aware of our state’s needs, and utilize the same kind of data-driven approach down the line. I look forward to the upcoming session as we continue to improve our state and local infrastructure.”

Lawmakers recently met at the Statehouse for the Indiana General Assembly’s annual Organization Day. This ceremonial start to the legislative session provides an opportunity for lawmakers to come together, discuss important issues and focus on legislative priorities before the official start of session on Jan. 3.